I am a conservative person in nature and I have never wore anything that is at the forefront of the fashion or anything anywhere close to the word 'sexy'. Today, finally I wore something 'sexy', although a bit out of my free will.
The story started on the first week of Great Singapore Sale and Bossini had a 40% discount on men's jeans. How could I miss such a good deal? Then I got one for myself and today is the second time I wore it.
In the afternoon, I fell a bit more chilling than usually on my right thigh. As I ran my hand down my right thigh, I found this 'sexy' hole on my jeans. For about 1" in length, the thread is totally gone, and the seam of the jeans is broken. As I walk, then sometimes you will see my bare thigh, sometimes you don't. Isn't it very sexy?
OMG, I swear I will never buy another piece of clothes from Bossini. They have disappointed me more than once. The last time was a T-shirt. A S$30+ T-shirt, and it started to deform after a few washes. The quality control there needs some serious improvement.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Another Setback
Today is the very last day of June and June is really not my month. Bad news one after another, and some past mistakes keep coming back to haunt me. Very happy this unlucky month has come to an end. However, the setbacks are still there and they won't just disappear on its own. My goals, something I have envisioned, will become totally unotainable right now. I will have to take at least one step, if more, back from my original plan, and may even have to change my direction, taking my dreams, my vision, my goals elsewhere.
Even Emperor Han-wu had to wait for a long 8 years before he could continue his own plan, to start his own chase of his dream, so my setback is really nothing. A detour may actually lead me to a path more beautiful.
Even Emperor Han-wu had to wait for a long 8 years before he could continue his own plan, to start his own chase of his dream, so my setback is really nothing. A detour may actually lead me to a path more beautiful.
My Photo Portfolio
Here is a collection of my works, presented as a portfolio of mine for people who may want to engage my photography service :) And yes, I am interested to work with people (models/talents) who want to do TFCD :) If you are interested, you can just leave your contact (email or msn or phone number) as a comment to this blog, I will get back to you asap. Both guys and girls are welcome, and couples are super welcome.
This is one recent TFCD that I did with a nice young chap. He actually did the post-processing for this photo and I like it. :)
This is one recent TFCD that I did with a nice young chap. He actually did the post-processing for this photo and I like it. :)
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Building Collapse
Just saw in the news that a new residential high-rise building in Shanghai collaped, causing one dead.
Looking at the scenes on TV, the building's foundation looks very weak. Most probably it is just another one of those poor quality building project.
It is scary to know that flats at that building was selling at RMB10,000/sqd meter (~US$1400.00/sqd meter), and it is considered to be a higher class residential property.
With all those negative news, how can one have trust or confidence in China? Sigh...
Looking at the scenes on TV, the building's foundation looks very weak. Most probably it is just another one of those poor quality building project.
It is scary to know that flats at that building was selling at RMB10,000/sqd meter (~US$1400.00/sqd meter), and it is considered to be a higher class residential property.
With all those negative news, how can one have trust or confidence in China? Sigh...
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude
Title: Sucess through a Positive Mental Attitude
Authors: Napoleon Hill & W. Clement Stone
Publisher: Pocket Books 1987
This is one of Napoleon Hill's motivational books, so it teaches you how to get yourself motivated and keep a positive mental attitude towards obstacles in life.
In general, it is quite a readable book. The message is clear- We need to keep a positive mental attitude. It shows you what kind of wonder a positive mental attitude makes.
However, this book is a bit short of the actual steps, or concrete actions that people can take to achieve a positive mental attitude. As we know, having a positive mental attitude for a while is easy, but keeping such an attitude for life is itself a challenge. Positive mental attitude is like fire, without fuel, it will extinguish. If this book can draft out more concrete steps to take in daily life to keep a positive mental attitude, it will be much more useful.
As Napoleon Hill is a dedicated Christian, inevitably there is a lot of mention of the grace of God, and how praises of God. Some readers may not like this, although it is done in a very sensitive manner.
For myself, this book is quite an eye-opener for me. It opens a new door, new opportunity.
Authors: Napoleon Hill & W. Clement Stone
Publisher: Pocket Books 1987
This is one of Napoleon Hill's motivational books, so it teaches you how to get yourself motivated and keep a positive mental attitude towards obstacles in life.
In general, it is quite a readable book. The message is clear- We need to keep a positive mental attitude. It shows you what kind of wonder a positive mental attitude makes.
However, this book is a bit short of the actual steps, or concrete actions that people can take to achieve a positive mental attitude. As we know, having a positive mental attitude for a while is easy, but keeping such an attitude for life is itself a challenge. Positive mental attitude is like fire, without fuel, it will extinguish. If this book can draft out more concrete steps to take in daily life to keep a positive mental attitude, it will be much more useful.
As Napoleon Hill is a dedicated Christian, inevitably there is a lot of mention of the grace of God, and how praises of God. Some readers may not like this, although it is done in a very sensitive manner.
For myself, this book is quite an eye-opener for me. It opens a new door, new opportunity.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Ice Cream Boy
A young chap selling ice cream came knocking on my door tonight. He said he is from a low-income family, selling ice cream to earn some money to pay for his school fees.
I declined. I didn't buy anything from him. Afterwards, I asked myself, why didn't I buy from him, but from that ear pick guy? Is it because that guy is more handsome or what?
I thought about this question, then I realised something, sales is an art. Some subtle stuff will just make or break your deal.
1. The ear pick guy speaks confidently; ice cream guys speaks timidly
2. The ear pick guy shows me what he is selling, at what price, what it can be used for; ice cream guy didn't show me any samples, or price, only tells me he is selling ice cream. He didn't tempt me with the attractiveness of ice cream
3. The ear pick guy keeps calling me "大哥" (big brother) in Chinese, he repeats that more than 5 times during his introduction; ice cream guy addresses me as "sir", and he only says that once.
I guess if you want to be a door-to-door salesman, better prepare something visually attractive to introduce your products. Speak confidently and loudly. Somehow that gives people very positive impression, while speaking timidly gives people a fishy feel.
I declined. I didn't buy anything from him. Afterwards, I asked myself, why didn't I buy from him, but from that ear pick guy? Is it because that guy is more handsome or what?
I thought about this question, then I realised something, sales is an art. Some subtle stuff will just make or break your deal.
1. The ear pick guy speaks confidently; ice cream guys speaks timidly
2. The ear pick guy shows me what he is selling, at what price, what it can be used for; ice cream guy didn't show me any samples, or price, only tells me he is selling ice cream. He didn't tempt me with the attractiveness of ice cream
3. The ear pick guy keeps calling me "大哥" (big brother) in Chinese, he repeats that more than 5 times during his introduction; ice cream guy addresses me as "sir", and he only says that once.
I guess if you want to be a door-to-door salesman, better prepare something visually attractive to introduce your products. Speak confidently and loudly. Somehow that gives people very positive impression, while speaking timidly gives people a fishy feel.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Currency Trading
Title: Currency Trading and Intermarket Analysis
Subtitle: How to Profit from the Shifting Currents in Global Markets
Author: Ashraf Laidi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc 2009
This is a book by a well-known currency trader and analyst Ashraf Laidi. It explains the financial history, how did we get where we are today.
I didn't finish reading this book, as I couldn't comprehend well the contents. For the first few chapters about the financial history, from the turn of the 20th century, to where we are now, are informative and understandable. As it gets deeper and more financial jargons are involved, I am kind of lost. In addition, currency trading is an arena completely greek to me.
I probably should just KIV this book, and read it when I have more basic knowledge about currency trading.
Subtitle: How to Profit from the Shifting Currents in Global Markets
Author: Ashraf Laidi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc 2009
This is a book by a well-known currency trader and analyst Ashraf Laidi. It explains the financial history, how did we get where we are today.
I didn't finish reading this book, as I couldn't comprehend well the contents. For the first few chapters about the financial history, from the turn of the 20th century, to where we are now, are informative and understandable. As it gets deeper and more financial jargons are involved, I am kind of lost. In addition, currency trading is an arena completely greek to me.
I probably should just KIV this book, and read it when I have more basic knowledge about currency trading.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Taking a Break - From Photography
I decided to take a break from photography. I am not going to abandon this interesting hobby completely, jsut taking a break. If Dr Leslie Tay organizes another around of his food photography workshop, for sure I will sign up at the very minute I get the news. However, for other photography stuff, I may just forgo the opportunity right now.
It it that fatigue setting in. If you photograph people or things day in day out in the same or similar manner, you will get very bored. With my current budget constraint, I can't achieve or try something that I would like to. And I don't want to do all the old stuff anymore. The best option I think is to take a break.
I will shift my focus to developing some other skills, soft and hard, that will be benefitial in the future to achieve my photography goals.
Photography is the same as other important skills in life. You need to feel good to produce something good. At the moment, I have lots of internal conflicts, my different body parts are demanding completely different things. I need to make all of them happy :)
It it that fatigue setting in. If you photograph people or things day in day out in the same or similar manner, you will get very bored. With my current budget constraint, I can't achieve or try something that I would like to. And I don't want to do all the old stuff anymore. The best option I think is to take a break.
I will shift my focus to developing some other skills, soft and hard, that will be benefitial in the future to achieve my photography goals.
Photography is the same as other important skills in life. You need to feel good to produce something good. At the moment, I have lots of internal conflicts, my different body parts are demanding completely different things. I need to make all of them happy :)
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